GIGABYTE's new X870I AORUS PRO ICE is the company's first X870-powered Mini-ITX motherboard

GIGABYTE has just launched its new X870I AORUS PRO ICE motherboard, the company's first X870-based Mini-ITX board which costs $299. Check it out:

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The company is using an 8+2+1 (VCORE+SOC+MISC) phase VRM design that supports AMD's extensive AM5 socket, ready to rock and roll with up to Zen 5-based processors like the just-released AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor. GIGABYTE's new X870I AORUS PRO ICE motherboard has 2 x DDR5 DIMMs (hey, it's a Mini-ITX mobo) with support for up to DDR5-8800 memory through AMD EXPO overclocking profiles.

There's also room for 2 x M.2 SSDs (1 x Gen5 + 1 x Gen4) while there's a full-sized PCIe 5.0 x16 slot ready for graphics cards, with GIGABYTE's reinforced UD Slot X design (Ultra Durable) that supports heavier graphics cards. GIGABYTE's new X870I AORUS ICE PRO motherboard also features Wi-Fi 7 and features the company's new "EZ-Plug" antenna system.

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Key features:

• DDR5 OC up to 8800MT/s
• AMD Socket AM5: Supports AMD Ryzen™ 9000 / 8000 / 7000 Series Processors
• Digital twin 8+2+1 phases VRM solution
• Dual Channel DDR5: 2*DIMMs with AMD EXPO™Memory Module Support
• WIFI EZ-Plug: Quick and easy design for Wi-Fi antenna installation
• EZ-Latch Plus: PCIe and M.2 slots with Quick Release & Screwless Design
• EZ-Latch Click: M.2 heatsinks with screwless design
• Sensor Panel Link: Onboard video port for hassle-free in-chassis panel setup
• Friendly UI: Multi-Theme, AIO Fan Control, and Q-Flash Auto Scan in BIOS and SW.
• New Power Monitor in HWinfo for real-time monitoring on CPU power phases
• Ultra-Fast Storage: 2*M.2 slots, including 1* PCIe 5.0 x4
• Efficient Thermal: VRM Thermal Armor Advanced & M.2 Thermal Guard Ext.
• Fast Networking: 2.5GbE LAN & Wi-Fi 7 with directional Ultra-high gain antenna
• Extended Connectivity: USB4 Type-C with DP-Alt, HDMI
• Reliable Audio: Realtek ALC4080 HD Audio & Audiophile Grade Capacitors
• Ultra Durable PCIe Armor: The metal back plate of PCIe x16 slot for enhanced durability.
• PCIe UD Slot X: PCIe 5.0 x16 slot with 10X strength for graphics card